You’ve just received the news! You're bundle of joy turned out to be bundles of joy. Now you’re expecting twins — and that calls for a double celebration! It also means buying for two.
Having twins doesn't necessarily mean buying two of everything however. As you put together your baby registry, consider adding the following gifts made especially for twins. One gift perfect for two babies!
For the Nursery
Technological innovation hasn’t just improved the efficiency of gift-giving—it has also improved the quality of gifts. Parents of twins have the unique challenge of fostering closeness between their babies while still providing each of them with their own personal space.
The JOOVY Room2 Twin Nursery Center, created specifically for twins, helps them meet that challenge.
Its removable center divider prevents your twins from accidentally waking one another during sleep, but allows for closeness while awake. The changing table is also retractable and can be folded over when not in use. It’s lightweight, making it easy to move from room to room. Rather than hard bars or slats, the sides are constructed with soft—and safer—mesh netting.
For Feeding/Changing Time
Feeding two hungry babies simultaneously is no easy feat. In fact, for one person, it can be impossible. Even super-moms have limits, and need to sleep sometimes. Luckily, baby bottles have changed over the years, too. Some of them, like the Nanobebe Baby Bottle Starter Set are designed specifically for mothers who opt for breastfeeding.
These bottles are shaped to emulate the breast and preserve the nutrients in breast milk by heating and cooling more quickly. This kit also comes with breast pump adapters so nursing mothers can expel milk directly into the bottle. The nipple design reduces the amount of air, which means less gas and less possibility of colic!
To assist in tandem nursing, use the My Brest Friend Supportive Nursing Pillow for Twins. It's uniquely designed to provide support and encourage better posture during feeding the twins. What a relief!
After feeding comes changing, and the Aqua Pure Sensitive Baby Wipes from Pampers are free of anything that might cause an allergic reaction to sensitive skin. Parents of twins know the importance of buying in bulk to save money.
For On-the-Go
While twins can make it more challenging to get out of the house, there are some excellent products that can help you maintain a healthy active lifestyle, despite getting less sleep. Carriers like the Twingaroo Twin Baby Carrier provide a number of advantages. Three of the most important are closeness, safety—and free hands. Physical bonding is one of the greatest pleasures parents and their babies share, and it’s one of the first steps toward creating a life-long emotional bond. Today’s baby carriers are strong, yet soft and flexible. You can sometimes customize them for your own personal center of gravity for optimal, even weight distribution, which prevents fatigue and potential back injuries. Having your hands free while transporting your precious cargo means you’ll maintain better balance as well as be able to wave insects away.
Nature has decreed that when your newborns are finally able to sit up, they are also heavier to carry. Getting outside for fresh air and sunshine with twin babies means you’ll need a double stroller. The Evenflo Minno Twin Double Stroller is designed to allow both of them to have the same wonder-inspiring view. They can even baby-talk with one another in response to what they see! While it’s wider, at 27” it still fits through most doorways.
This dual-purpose Baby Trend tandem stroller features detachable car seats for days when the weather is too severe to go for a walk but you still need to get out of the house. Everyone knows how calming a car ride can be for teething or cranky babies.
Many parents-to-be report feeling overwhelmed with both joy and trepidation upon receiving the news that they’re expecting twins. If you’re one of them, just know that you’re not alone. It’s a bit like getting a promotion before you’ve even started your new job. That’s why it’s important to remember that every occupation has its own set of tools designed specifically for the job, and parenting is no exception. Baby registries help ensure that as new parents, you have all the tools you need to succeed. They also provide a valuable reminder that perhaps the most important tool—the support and encouragement of friends, family and community is always there for you.
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